Midland couple pledges vows in Baptist church ceremony
Miss Gena Gail McKinney and Chris Tyler Scott Meadows wed at 7:30 p.m. January 3 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. L. L. Morriss officiating. Bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Eugene McKinney. groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Franklin Meadows II. The bride wore a white satin gown. attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Jim Edwards and bridesmaids Misses Vicki McKinney Robin Meadows Jennifer Meadows. Best man Mike Grafa. groomsmen Joe McKinney Terry McKinney Larry McKinney. After a reception, the couple left for San Antonio and Mexico City and will reside at 211th St. in Lubbock. The bride is a Texas Tech senior. Meadows is a Texas Tech graduate.
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Midland
Gena Gail McKinney
Christy Scott Meadows
First Baptist Church
L. Morriss
Shoprite Foods
William Eugene McKinney
Harrison Franklin Meadows II
Jim Edwards
Beeville
Vicki McKinney
Robin Meadmes
Jennifer Meadows
San Angelo
Mike Grafa
Wichita Falls
Joe McKinney
Terry McKinney
Larry McKinney
Gordon Minton
el Paso
Fellowship Hall
San Antonio
Mexico City
S211th St
Lubbock
Texas Tech
Midland High School
Meadows
Central High School
Area Couple Vows in Seminole Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Gordon Swearengen Jr wed Jan 3 at Seminole First Methodist Church in a ceremony led by Dr Tilden Armstrong. The couple, of Amarillo and Plainview, reflect on schooling, Navy service, and work at Cummings Diesel. A reception followed in Fellowship Hall with siblings and friends in attendance.
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Seminole
Gordon Sweareneen
Sersnnde
Amarillo
Johnnie Lynn Elem
Sweareneen
Seminole First
Tilden Armstrong
Mol
Bils Beenoe Ty Bini
Seomeneie
Po Mauory College
Deave
Cole
Mies Bevery Bargett
Alvin
Mos Davten Flam
Richard Barrett
Sofort
Clifford Swearengen
Lufkin
Benni Swearengen
Plainview
Dayton Elam
Grogamsman
Hell
LCC Associates Celebrate Loan Paid On Home Economics Building
Lubbock Christian College Associates marked the payoff of the loan for the home economics building with a note burning ceremony in Katie Rogers Hall. The 5,100 square foot facility, completed in 1967 at a cost of 66,500 dollars, was furnished largely through donations and fundraisers, including the December Gift Fair that raised seven thousand dollars toward the final payment.
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Lubbock Christian College Aswoertes
Moendy
LCC
W. T. Rogers
F. W. Mattox
AL C. Tanner
Wayne Finnell
L. A. Purtell
Lubbock Christian College Associates
Katie Rogers
LOC
Mines
A. C. Tanner
Ray Wood
Clem Boverie
John B. Steele
Jack Rigney
Thurman Neill
F. R. Higgins
Bill Stewart
Asseerte
Moody Auditorium
Lubbock Christian High School
WSCS Meets For Program At First United Methodist Church
The Women's Society of Christian Service of the First United Methodist Church met Monday at the church. An executive session preceded lunch. President Mrs Harold Harrier led. Mrs Phil Widmer urged volunteer kindergarten teachers. Mrs Leroy Waggoner and Mrs Ron Dietrich presented the program titled Wearessas Approach to 1970. Mrs T J Lovett sang solo with Mrs Wendell Coffee. Hostess circle was Mexico with Mrs Clayton Ross chair. Hospitality was Malaysia with Mrs R R O Kershner chair. In vocation was by Mrs Ameral Payne.
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Women’s Society of Chrristian Service
First United Methodist Church
Harold Harrier
Phil Widmer
Leroy Waggoner
Ron Dietrich
T. J. Lovett
Wendell Coffee
Mexico
Clayton Ross
Malaysia
RR. O. Kershner
Ameral Payne
Runaway Rites Decline Seen in Gretna Green
The article notes a drop in runaway weddings to Gretna Green in Scotland with fewer couples seeking illicit elopements in 1986 and suggests couples may opt for southern England to wed rather than travel 250 miles north. It mentions registrar Robert Hastings and historic status as a runaway wedding capital.
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Gretna Green
Scothand
Gretpa Green
England
Regstrar
Robert Hastings
Gretna
Elopers
Ann Landers letters shock readers on masturbation and slang
Readers challenge Ann Landers over her stance that masturbation has no ill effects. The exchange cites medical authorities, concerns about guilt, and links to teen distress, while a Japanese editor asks about a slang phrase the column used.
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Ann Landers
America
Orange County
Tokyo
Asahi Evening News
Satoshi Sugita
Heloise tips and household hacks from a Lubbock column
Readers share garlic prep methods using salt and mashing to dissolve cloves and enhance salads or sauces. A mother’s advice suggests using plastic pads as portable, easy to clean baby placement after meals. Knitting helpers note using a plastic pick to join garment pieces. Crochet fashions echo 1920s style.
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Heloise
Hennise
Esoterica Cream Promises to Fade Skin Spots
Weathered brown spots on hands and face prompt aging concerns. Esoterica cream claims to break up pigment masses, whitening skin on hands, face, neck and arms. The product acts in the skin and includes a fragrant greaseless base. Free Mitchum trial vial offer with each jar. limited time only at drug or toiletry counters.
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Buy-Rite Pharmacies
34Th Street
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Ann Landis
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U.S
Jubbock Avalanche-Journal
Jerri Myers
Jerri
Mrs. R.on. Martin
Berna Ryan
Berna
Mrs. A. Clapp
Ifeloise
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Anvitamin
Sfirst Bio Bank OF
Shallowater
FDIC
Kkbg-Tv
Texas Skating Derbys, Inc
Lubbock Municipal Coliseum
Advange
Sears Roebuck
Kiddie City
Orlando
Briercroft
Monterey
University
Lubbock Radio
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